SD8 - Kootenay Lake

SD8 - Kootenay Lake A page to celebrate SD8 students and staff and to inform families and communities about SD8 topics of interest. Moderated.

Located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada, School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) serves West Kootenay communities including Crawford Bay, Creston, Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Nelson, Salmo, Slocan, South Slocan, Winlaw, Wynndel, Yahk and the surrounding rural areas, within a large geographic area consisting of two time zones. Our visionary, creative team focuses on providing the best opportunities we can possibly create on behalf of over 5400 students and their families.

Interested in literacy levels in SD8? Zoom in to the SD8 Board of Education meeting tonight, October 13, at 5 p.m. Or co...
10/13/2026

Interested in literacy levels in SD8? Zoom in to the SD8 Board of Education meeting tonight, October 13, at 5 p.m. Or come in person if you're in the Creston area: https://www.sd8.bc.ca/board/meetings

Great career, good income, solid skills: learn about the SD8 Trades Program at our online family engagement session toni...
10/01/2026

Great career, good income, solid skills: learn about the SD8 Trades Program at our online family engagement session tonight, Oct 1 @ 6 p.m.: https://ow.ly/MKYG50ZSULh

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's a day to honour residential school survivors, reco...
09/29/2026

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It's a day to honour residential school survivors, recognize strength and resilience, to be curious and to learn and listen. Truth comes before reconciliation, and learning doesn't end in one day.

SD8 pledges to listen to Indigenous voices. To build relationships with local communities. To turn understanding into action.

Join us in wearing orange to share the message: Every Child Matters!

Route #8 - Turtle Bus will be delayed by up to 30 mins this morning due to technical difficulties.
09/11/2026

Route #8 - Turtle Bus will be delayed by up to 30 mins this morning due to technical difficulties.

It's the start of a new school year! Learn what's happening in SD8 at the Board of Education meeting tonight, September ...
09/08/2026

It's the start of a new school year! Learn what's happening in SD8 at the Board of Education meeting tonight, September 8, at 5 p.m. Listen in virtually while you start your evening, or come in person if you're in the Nelson area: https://www.sd8.bc.ca/board/meetings

09/05/2026

A warm welcome back to school to students and families on Tuesday, September 8!

The first day ends three hours early. Afternoon buses run accordingly.

For information about your specific school, including bell schedules, visit your school website: sd8.bc.ca/schools

Bus information: sd8.bc.ca/transportation

Please travel safely, watch for children and always yield to school buses.

The Board of Education reports to the public. The Board shares information, explains its decisions and is accountable fo...
09/01/2026

The Board of Education reports to the public. The Board shares information, explains its decisions and is accountable for the direction it sets.

It’s your right to ask questions, and to vote.

Choose your school trustees on October 17, 2026.

Learn more: https://www.sd8.bc.ca/elections

50 days until trustee election day on October 17, and 4 days until the candidate nomination period begins on September 1...
08/29/2026

50 days until trustee election day on October 17, and 4 days until the candidate nomination period begins on September 1.

Every 4 years, communities across SD8 choose who will serve on the Board of Education.

Your electoral area may have multiple candidates nominated, or a single candidate could be elected by acclamation. You play a role in what happens.

Make this election count for students and your community.

Learn more about school trustee elections, the trustee role and nomination deadlines: https://www.sd8.bc.ca/elections

School trustees need to hear from the communities they serve.Students, parents, grandparents, caregivers and community m...
08/26/2026

School trustees need to hear from the communities they serve.

Students, parents, grandparents, caregivers and community members bring experiences and perspectives that can help inform Board decisions about public education in SD8.

Speak up. Be counted. Vote for your school trustee on October 17.

Learn more: https://www.sd8.bc.ca/elections

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811 Stanley Street
Nelson, BC
V1L1N8

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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